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EU eyes Mercosur trade deal signing on Jan. 12 after Italian call for delay

By Oscar Pandiello ( December 19, 2025, 14:11 GMT | Insight) -- Signing of the EU-Mercosur trade deal is now targeted for Jan. 12 in Paraguay after a delay triggered by a request from Italy to review newly approved farm safeguards. While opposition from France and Poland persists, Italy’s stance will be key to avoiding a blocking minority among EU governments. If approved, the deal will still require European Parliament consent.Signing of the EU-Mercosur trade deal is now targeted for Jan. 12 after a last-minute delay prompted by several EU member states during a meeting of the bloc's leaders on Thursday....

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